The Best Ever Rustic Spaghetti Sauce

Zest and Spice Co

Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

3.5 hours

Calories

403

Cuisine

Italian

Category

Sauces

"Rich, Thick, and Flavorful Sauce with a Bold Kick of Red Pepper – Perfect for Any Dish"

Indulge in a velvety, dark, and exceptionally thick sauce that delivers an unforgettable depth of flavor. This sauce combines savory richness with a subtle, yet satisfying, kick of red pepper, making it the perfect addition to pasta, pizza, or any meal in need of a flavorful boost. The crushed red pepper adds just the right amount of heat, and you can easily adjust the spice level to suit your personal preferences. Plus, this sauce freezes beautifully, allowing you to enjoy it at any time. Stock up and savor the convenience of having this delicious sauce ready whenever you need it!

The Best Ever Rustic Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons dried basil

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • ¼ cup red wine

  • 1 pound Italian Sausage

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Saute onions and garlic until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients (except sausage links) and simmer over low heat for 3 hours.

  2. With one hour cooking time remaining, cook and brown sausages in a skillet. When browned, place in sauce and continue to simmer. Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve over hot cooked noodles, with sausages on the side.
Rustic Spaghetti Sauce

The Best Ever Rustic Spaghetti Sauce

"Rich, Thick, and Flavorful Sauce with a Bold Kick of Red Pepper – Perfect for Any Dish"

Indulge in a velvety, dark, and exceptionally thick sauce that delivers an unforgettable depth of flavor. This sauce combines savory richness with a subtle, yet satisfying, kick of red pepper, making it the perfect addition to pasta, pizza, or any meal in need of a flavorful boost. The crushed red pepper adds just the right amount of heat, and you can easily adjust the spice level to suit your personal preferences. Plus, this sauce freezes beautifully, allowing you to enjoy it at any time. Stock up and savor the convenience of having this delicious sauce ready whenever you need it!

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